Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 15 years of experience in private equity, impact investing, and investment banking, the expert possesses advanced skills in financial modeling, investment structuring, and negotiation. They have significant project experience in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, leading initiatives in agriculture, renewable energy, and financial services. Previously held roles such as Chief Operations Officer and Principal Investment Officer, overseeing project implementation and strategic development. The expert has successfully developed investment opportunities, structured complex financial instruments, and engaged stakeholders to deliver impactful results.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors, including the World Bank, USAID, and ECOWAS Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE). Their involvement encompasses project coordination, technical assistance, and capacity building in renewable energy and financial services sectors. These projects have been regional in scope, covering areas in Sub-Saharan Africa. Responsibilities have included managing project implementation and providing strategic oversight in administrative and financial areas, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines and effective integration of project activities.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, manufacturing, financial services, fintech, and hospitality. The expert has held key roles, including Chief Operations Officer, Principal Investment Officer, and Project Coordinator, with responsibilities in project management, investment structuring, and business development. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes financial inclusion and digital finance, particularly in renewable energy and agriculture. The expert's work spans both regional and country-specific projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, focusing on sustainable development and strategic investments. Extensive geographic experience includes significant involvement in Ghana, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone, as well as work in Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso. Their expertise extends to Southeast Asia and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with a deep understanding of regional development issues, local governance, and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English and possesses native proficiency in Akan and Ga. They also have a working knowledge of French at Level A2, utilizing these language skills in multicultural settings, including international development projects and collaborations with multilingual teams across Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. The expert holds an Executive Masters in Business Administration with a Finance focus from the University of Ghana Business School, Ghana. Additionally, they obtained a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, specializing in Agricultural Economics, from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Their foundational education includes an Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificate from Sunyani Secondary School, Ghana.